The much-anticipated store, located at Mack Avenue and John R. Road, will add to the vibrant, growing food scene in Detroit — where residents have long complained about not having enough places to buy fresh fruit, vegetables and produce.

Whole Foods and city officials began discussions in 2007 to bring a store to Detroit. Talks regarding the Midtown site got underway in 2010 and a groundbreaking for the store was held last year.

“We feel this is the right time for us to make the jump into Detroit. It’s the focus on the food…